Thanks.

This was my first trip with JY back in 2010. Itinerary has changed a bit but I can assure you this trip is a great experience which I am sure you will enjoy. We flew with Air China and I had no concerns about the flights.

My advice is go for it!!!

Lesley

I hope you book, it would be an awful shame to miss out on this great holiday because of reservations about the airline.

Best wishes,

Bob

I really wouldn't worry, like Bob says, it's getting you from a to b, it's the tour and holiday experience your going for.

I think like many things in life sometimes things are good sometimes they are bad, we all have different expectations, so I would say, go and give it a try and make up YOUR own mind.

Hope you have a great tour and don't forget to write a review when you come back and about your experience of this airline, it does help people make up their minds.

Cindy

Don't let anything or anybody put you off going to China! I did this trip in October 2013 and it really was THE BEST HOLIDAY I'VE EVER HAD!! A true highlight almost every day, many world-famous iconic sites.

Air China was fine with excellent service. But be prepared for a dreadful journey home (but only if you add on the Yangtze extension.) Nothing to do with the airline or flying, just awful timing, unless it's changed since then. We were up by 07:00am and off the ship by 08:30am on to a coach for a city tour (Chongqing) before an afternoon "resting" in a hotel with a couple of rooms reserved for our use, just to freshen up. 3-4 hours later, a coach to the airport for the flight to Beijing and a five-hour wait for departure at 01:30am!! Arrival at Gatwick 10½ hrs later at 06:00 GMT, ready for a full day ahead, having been up already for 31 hours – minus whatever sleep one managed to get on the longer flight. I managed three.

However, I'd do it all again – twice – and have told everybody how they must go! So, as they say: BOOK NOW!

Best wishes,

Bob

Looking to do first overseas holiday on my own and feeling quite nervous. I've spent the last couple of weeks trying to pluck up the courage to book the Inspirational China from Heathrow. Almost booked it and then read reviews on Air China which has now put me back into panic mode as the most recent ones were very negative. Is there anybody out there who can reassure me re Air China as I really want to do the trip.

Thanks.

This is a fantastic trip, you shouldn't let the flights worry you. I went in May 2013. There are a lot of reviews on here (including mine) you won't be disappointed in this trip. The flights were fine, but other people had advised to stay away from the porridge! If you have any other questions, just ask.

Lucinda

I am booked to go on the inspirational China tour from Heathrow in September. I have a question for those who have been before - do we check into the Air China flights ourselves? I was wondering about the flights to/from Beijing and the internal flights?

When I went we were assisted by the rep on every flight including all the internal ones. It is worth remembering you will pick up souvenirs along the way which add to your luggage, so just be wary of the weight limit! If you were a little over that was ok but one lady was over by quite a lot and had to take stuff out of suitcase into hand luggage!

If you have any questions, just ask. You'll have a fab time

Lucinda